Monday Rewrite

Monday Rewrite

Familiar Bible passages, seen with new creative eyes

Monday Rewrite: True Romance

Cast: A boy [B] and a girl [G]. They are besotted with each other. G. Darling, that was a wonderful evening tonight. The meal, the film, your money – everything …

Monday Rewrite: Peter’s Favourite Bible Readings

Intro: Today’s Bible reading is brought to you by our special guest − the apostle Simon Peter, who will read extracts from his successful life. Simon Peter (walking on confidently …

Monday Rewrite: The Dark Tree

The serpent was still in the garden Looking to trick and deceive He’d already had his way Wrecked the lives of Adam and Eve. He slithered amongst the long grass …

Monday Rewrite: A Sticky End?

The Meteorite came close. Not close enough to do any damage, but close enough to have consequences. The next morning, as folks woke up, they wouldn’t have sensed anything unusual. …

Easter Monday Rewrite: In Disguise

While they were walking together he drew near In disguise, quietly listening, unnoticed for a time. While they were talking together he came alongside In disguise, available, asking what they …

Monday Rewrite: Bread And Wine

Jesus took some bread and tore it in pieces Then he lifted the cup and held it up ‘Take this bread,’ he said ‘Drink this wine. My body, My blood, …

Monday Rewrite: Going Down in History

A small group of disciples come to Jesus in Bethany with a question. Peter – Lord, we wanted to ask you something. Jesus – Yes? Peter – Well you know …

Monday rewrite: Munch Munch Munch!

A fun retelling of Daniel’s lion adventure. Roar roar roar! The lion said, As he prepared to put ketchup On Daniel’s head. Roar roar roar! The lion cried, ‘I wonder …

Monday Rewrite: A Tale of Two Fathers

A mime for a group of two-eight people and one narrator. Narrator (pause between each line as the group freeze in described poses): The good father brings up his children …

Monday Rewrite: Walking the Garden

God took a walk in the garden Found a couple of lonely lost souls Not so long ago they’d been happy Now they shivered, but not from the cold There …

Monday Rewrite: Ravens, Doves, Eagles & Hens

Once a raven took to flight, went out from Noah’s hand Left the ark, and braved the skies, in a desperate bid for land. It returned empty. It later brought …

Monday Rewrite: Rahab Gets It Right

Rahab: It’s easy to judge people, isn’t it? Look at them and make your mind up double-quick… I didn’t plan it this way, don’t know anyone who did, y’know. Wasn’t …

Monday Rewrite: The Snake Drops By

Now the serpent was the shrewdest of all the creatures that God had made. He slipped up to the woman in a quiet moment one morning and whispered, “Really?” “Really …

Monday Rewrite: Dark Morning

She wakes. Her eyes are dead. Seen too much murder disguised as punishment. She stands, washes, tries to convince herself it is worth getting up today. She spots the bundle …

Monday Rewrite: The Forgotten Four

Cast: Rizpah (R), Heman (H), Job (J) & Tom (T) R: Hi Heman – You here again? H: Yup. R: Third time this month isn’t it? H: Yup. R: Me …

Monday Rewrite: Counting Sheep

I don’t count my sheep anymore. They say I’m doing well these days. My livestock are thriving. Things go well. But I don’t care. Not now. There was a time …

Monday Rewrite: An Epiphany Drama

by Dave Broughton 10 Characters : Narrator, Mary & Joseph And Jesus, Angel, Star, 3 Wise Men (WM 1, WM 2 & WM 3), Herod Scene 1: Wise Men’s’ study …

Monday Rewrite: The Josiah Kyle Show

Josiah Kyle walks on, suited, suave and confidently brash. JOS. Today on the Josiah Kyle show we have a young couple in dire straits. Young Joe is worried, let me tell …